Keep stirring for less than a minute and add the onions. Reduce the fire and wait until the onion turns golden brown.Add the tomatoes, salt, coriander powder, ground black pepper powder, garam masala powder and turmeric powder.

Gently mix all the ingredients and place the chicken pieces in the masala. Stir all the masala with the chicken and add the water. Cover the pan and cook under low fire for 15 minutes.When the chicken is done, garnish with cilantro leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.